North Austin Civic Association · Licensed family home
Margaret Saldana
- Full-size family home, licensed for up to 12 children.
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Full-size means licensed for 12 children, the most any Austin-area family home holds; 258 of Austin-area’s 291 licensed family homes are. Small is 5 to 11.
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What the state has found
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From Texas HHSC’s published reports, last checked September 25, 2026.
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State record — Texas HHSC
- Last visit
- February 13, 2026
- On file
- 8 visits since August 2024 — all of them cited findings
- Most serious
- High —
Observed a child under 12 months old sleeping in a Play yard with a pillow and toys inside.
· February 13, 2026
Texas HHSC describes each deficiency in writing and weights the standard behind it from high to low by the risk a violation presents to children. It publishes no inspection document.
Feb 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · February 13, 2026
747.2315(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age · High
Observed a child under 12 months old sleeping in a Play yard with a pillow and toys inside.
Jan 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · January 29, 2026
745.8641 - Requirements during probation · High
The conditions imposed during the probation period were not completed.
Oct 2025 Licensing visit 12 findings
Licensing visit · October 29, 2025
747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two · Medium
Children under two years old were observed having screen time.
747.2105(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times · Medium
Children were observed watching screens during meal time.
747.2305(1) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Non-walking · Medium High
A non-walking infant was observed sleeping on a mat instead of a crib.
747.2315(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age · High
A six month old infant was observed sleeping with a blanket and stuffed animal.
747.2318(1) - Tummy Time Activities - Ensure that caregivers and staff can see and hear the infant when an infant is engaged in tummy time · High
A six month old infant was observed doing tummy time while not being visible to the caregiver.
747.2318(3) - Tummy Time Activities - If infant has fallen asleep, move infant immediately to the crib and position on the infant?s back as required by ?747.2327 · High
A six month old was observed falling asleep during tummy time and was not moved promptly.
747.2321(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days · Medium
The infant feeding form has not been updated since August 2025.
747.2326(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device · High
A six month old infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device.
747.3203(13) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible · Medium High
The restroom was observed with cleaning wipes on the counter and cleaning products under the sink with no child safe lock.
747.3213(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating · Medium High
Children were observed being placed in high chairs for meal time without washing their hands.
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes · Medium High
There was no fire drill logged for the month of September.
747.5107(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly · Medium High
The fire extinguisher was not inspected in the month of September.
Sep 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · September 5, 2025
747.4303(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age · Medium
Observed two children sleeping on couches in the livingroom. This was corrected when the children were placed on the mattress and floor.
Aug 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · August 21, 2025
747.2315(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age · High
Observed an 4 month old inside a play yard with an activity play gym and mat. This was corrected when the provider remove the extra play equipment.
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards · Medium High
A water hose was observed on the ground in the backyard.
Apr 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · April 15, 2025
747.1501(c)(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control · High
Upon arrival, observed an infant lying on the couch.
Apr 2025 Licensing visit 25 findings
Licensing visit · April 3, 2025
747.501(9) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights · Medium
The operational policies did not include parent's rights.
747.5115 - Smoke Detectors Testing · High
The provider is not testing the smoke detectors monthly.
747.2324(1) - Naptime for Infants - Designated crib, cot, bed, or mat · High
An infant was asleep on a recliner chair. The provider moved the infant into a play yard during inspection.
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation · High
One adult was present in the home without a background check during inspection. The individual left during inspection.
747.1501(c)(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control · High
The provider did not demonstrate good judgment when a pillow and blanket was placed on top of an infant in a bouncer to help the infant sleep. This was removed during the inspction.
747.1503(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity · High
Children are left unsupervised at the operation when the provider sleeps and/or naps while children are present in care at the operation.
747.2301(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Prompt Attention to Needs · Medium High
One infant was left in a play yard after waking up from nap without prompt attention given to the child's physical needs as the child stated: out and the provider left the child in the play yard.
747.3113(4) - Menus Available to Licensing · Medium
The provider did not have a menu for today's breakfast available for review or any prior menus available for review during inspection.
747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations · Medium High
The provider does not have any documentation of vaccinations for the dog present at the operation.
747.3703(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian · Medium
The provider did not have a health statement for the dog present at the operation.
747.3803(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired · Medium
Neosporin was present in the first aid kit that expired in 2023. It was removed during the inspection.
747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification · Medium
The provider last completed the CPSC annual certification in 2018.
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes · Medium High
Fire drills are not being practiced monthly and during more than one drill the provider logged that they were not able to exit in 3 minutes or less.
747.5005(2) - Sheltering drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year · Medium High
The provider did not conduct severe weather drills 4 times in a calendar year.
747.5005(3) - Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year · Medium High
The provider did not conduct lock-down drills 4 times in a calendar year.
747.501(6) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants · Medium High
The operational policies did not include infant safe sleep.
747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity · Medium
The operational policies did not include promotion of physical activity or the duration.
747.5107(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly · Medium High
The provider is not inspecting the fire extinguisher monthly.
747.5337(b)(2) - CO Detection System Connected to Alarm or Smoke Detection System- Test Documentation Available During Hours of Operation · Medium
The provider is not testing the carbon monoxide detection system monthly.
747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information · Medium
The provider did not have any admission paperwork for two children enrolled and present at the operation during inspection.
747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement · Medium
Two children enrolled and present at the operation during inspection did not have a statement of the child's health from a health-care professional.
747.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan · Medium High
One child with a diagnosed allergy did not have a a completed food allergy emergency plan for the child.
747.613(a) - Required Immunizations · High
Two children enrolled and present at the operation did not have any proof of the required immunizations.
747.623(3) - Immunizations-Completed official record from doctor's office or pharmacy · Medium
Two children's immunization records did not have the signature (including a rubber stamp or electronic signature) of the health-care professional who administered the vaccine.
747.635(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained · Medium High
The provider did not have any records of attendance for each child.
Aug 2024 Licensing visit 8 findings
Licensing visit · August 13, 2024
745.621(a)(5) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time a non-client resident 14 or older moves into your home or operation · High
An individual older than 14 is living in the home and does not have a background check.
747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training · Medium High
The primary caregiver does not have any annual training on file.
747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two · Medium
Screen time was available for children under 2 years old. This was corrected when the televsion was turned off.
747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional · Medium
An infant not yet on table food does not have feeding instructions.
747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification · Medium
A current product certification form was not available for review.
747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information · Medium
Two children do not have admission information available for review.
747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations · Medium
Two children do not have immunization information on file. One child does not have current immunizations on file.
747.801(7) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation · Medium
There is no current record of safety drills documentation, includeing tests of smoke detectors, carbon monoxide dectors, or fire extinguishers.
Details
- Address
- 8417 Jamestown Dr
- License
- 237673, active
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